Zig Zag World: 30th anniversary with an All Stars Band in Wolubilis!
Accordionist Didier Laloy, double bassist Adrien Tyberghien, bassist Manou Gallo, singer BJ Scott, percussionist Babara Bangoura, Laรฏla Amezian, Manu Hermia and Dyad & Strings Quartetโฆ exceptional artists whose renown extends far beyond our borders. Their other common thread? All are represented by the management agency Zig Zag World. To celebrate thirty years of musical adventure, founder and musician Poney Gross invites the leading artists who have shaped this history to take on an artistic challenge: to present an original, singular creation during a shared concert.
A sonic journey in the image of this curious and generous agency founder, an enthusiastic ally to artists carrying new visions, exploring every musical aesthetic. This concert will offer audiences an experience as rich as it is unexpected. A bold, rare evening, full of surprises and emotion!
Thursday, April 15
Ticket link: https://www.wolubilis.be/a-voir/zig-zag-world-all-stars-band-30-ans/
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๐ฟ๐ง๐๐จ๐จ ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ก๐ค๐ช๐ข๐, the Oud Master at ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ฎ | February 4, 2027
Driss El Maloumi is one of the most compelling oud players of his generation. For this special evening at Flagey, he brings together the Brussels-based Watar Quintet for a programme that moves between Berber tradition, Mediterranean warmth and chamber music refinement.
Joining them on stage: Ballakรฉ Sissoko (3MA) on kora and Vardan Hovanissian on duduk; two musicians who need no introduction in the world music scene.
A rare encounter. February 4, 2027 at Flagey.
More info & tickets here: https://www.flagey.be/fr/agenda/driss-el-maloumi-watar-quintet-rb57
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๐ฝ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ก๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ ๐๐ช๐จ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฌ๐ค๐ง๐ 2026: We were there!
We had the pleasure of attending the Belgian Worldwide Music Meeting 2026, one of the most vibrant gatherings in the world music scene in Belgium.
As a member of the Belgian Worldwide Music Network, we joined fellow artists, promoters and music professionals for a day filled rich exchanges!
It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with the wider world music community, strengthen existing ties and forge new ones.
A big thank you to the organizers for bringing together such an enthusiastic and dedicated crowd. We are proud to be part of this network and already looking forward to the next edition!
Website: https://bwmn.be/en/about/
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๐๐ ๐ฝ๐๐ฃ๐ฏ๐ residency at Boabop Thรฉรขtre: It's a Wrap!
After 3 days of residency at Boabop Thรฉรขtre, we recorded and filmed a live session of 5 of La Banza (Silvia Bazantova) songs called La Banzaโs Melting Spot.
Multiple languages, musical moods, lyrics and sounds melting in one spot. Hereโs a glimpse of it!
The video is coming soon…
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Adrien Tyberghein Trio presents: ๐๐ฟ๐๐๐๐๐
We are more than pleased to introduce ODYSSEY, the brand new project from the Adrien Tyberghein Trio! A sonic traversal across cultures, where oral and rhythmic traditions meet classical writing and contemporary jazz. Come experience it live on October 13, 2026 at the Tourcoing Jazz Festival.
โฏ Info & tickets: https://tourcoing-jazz-festival.com/tjf26-adrien-tyberghein-trio/
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๐ผ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ at the Fรชte de la Musique in Namur
The Belgian folk and world music scene has an exciting new act to watch: Astridin Experience, the brand-new project led by accordionist Didier Laloy, one of the most inventive and generous musicians of his generation.
For this festive and warm-hearted venture, Laloy gathers four long-time musical companions: Perry Rose, a Belgian-Irish singer-songwriter with a gift for folk and pop, Verรณnica Codesal (Ialma, Urban Trad) on vocals and percussion with her vibrant Galician flair, Adrien Tyberghein (Dyad) on double bass, and Damien Chierici (Dan San, Kowari) on violin. Together, they reimagine each other’s most iconic songs with freedom, energy and a deep sense of musical joy.
And what better occasion to discover them than the Fรชte de la Musique? On June 19th in Namur, Astridin Experience will take the stage for what promises to be a lively, generous and unforgettable set. Folk, world music, improvisation, top-tier artistic chemistry, all the ingredients are there for a truly great evening.
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Meetings That Matter: Poney Gross at ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น:๐ก๐๐ซ๐ง, ๐๐๐ ๐ and ๐ท๐ฎ๐๐๐ฎ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑโต
This spring, Poney Gross travelled across Europe to engage with the international music industry at its highest level, attending three of the most influential professional markets in the field. From Budapest to Tallinn and Bremen, these gatherings reflect Zig Zag World’s commitment to placing our artists at the heart of the most demanding and most exciting circuits in Europe.
Because behind every trip, there are names, projects and music worth championing: Adrien Tyberghein with his trio Odyssey and his solo project Seul Contre Basse, Vocal Sampling & Symphony Orchestra, Didier Laloy Symphonic, Driss El Maloumi Trio (String Quintet and Symphony formulas), DYAD (Didier Laloy and Adrien Tyberghein) alongside its variations with String Quartet andย Sabrina Romero. A roster as eclectic as it is ambitious.
Three Markets, One Vision
Each of these three events reflects in its own way, the vitality of a music industry in constant evolution. They also mirror what drives Zig Zag World every day: an international approach to management and booking, a close eye on emerging industry trends and the deep belief that the best opportunities always grow from human relationships; built in trust, one meeting at a time.
For any collaboration enquiry or information about our artists, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at info@zigzagworld.be.
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SOLD OUT: ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ก๐ค๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ & ๐๐ช๐๐จ๐ฉ๐จ
Didier Laloy has for many years been regarded as one of the most active figures in the revival of the diatonic accordion in Europe. His stage presence, ability to move effortlessly across musical genres, subtle playing style and human qualities have made him a highly sought-after and widely appreciated musician on the international scene.
To celebrate 30 years of career, he brings his musical world into dialogue with classical music. Leading figures from the Belgian and Cuban classical scenes revisit and rearrange his repertoire, creating a unique fusion between the diatonic accordion and the symphonic orchestra.
An album recorded in Cuba with the Orquesta Sinfรณnico del Lyceum de La Habana marked the beginning of this project and paved the way for a tour in collaboration with the Chamber Orchestra of La Nรฉthen and the Ensemble Quartz. This exceptional concert is now sold out.
ยฉ Bernard Rie
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๐ฟ๐๐๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ก๐ค๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ & ๐๐ช๐๐จ๐ฉ๐จ at the Belgian Music Week 2026
Didier Laloy will perform with his Symphonic ensemble as part of Belgian Music Week, on Sunday 8 February 2026 at the Cirque Royal (Brussels, BE).
Alongside his Symphonic project, bringing together the Chamber Orchestra of La Nรฉthen and the Quartz Ensemble, Didier Laloy will welcome around 15 guest artists whose collaborations have marked key stages of his artistic career.
This exceptional concert offers a large-scale symphonic perspective on Laloyโs work, highlighting long-standing artistic partnerships and cross-disciplinary musical dialogue.
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